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Determination of A More Efficient Method of Grafting Mangoes and Optimum Growth Environment for A Successful Graft UnionBy Michael M. Chipeta, Eric H.C. Chilembwe
Abstract: AbstractMangoes (Mangifera indica) have traditionally been propagated through seeds but this process takes many years for trees to start bearing fruits (7–10 years). Grafting is used to shorten the juvenile period in which mangoes start bearing between as early as 1 to 3 years. Farmers believe that after grafting, grafted plants need to be placed in greenhouse for successful union of the graft and growth of the sprouts. Authors know …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article →